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VillageFest

Palm Canyon Drive between Baristo and Amado, Downtown, Palm Springs, CA
Ranked #2 of 20 shopping in Palm Springs
4.0 of 5 stars 160 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Flea/ Street Markets
Description: The place to meet new friends is at this old-fashioned street fair with sidewalk performers, musicians, farmer's market, gifts and lots of food.
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Balderstone, Lancashire, England
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Some interesting items for sale along with food stalls and good people watching. More

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See 6 more reviews by Chetherington for Palm Springs
Palm Springs, California
Top Contributor
52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I have gotten many well done crafts and it is a fun way to spend a Thursday night. You get to meet your neighbors and spend time chatting. Well worth it as it is free! More

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Washington
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We loved the Thursday evening street fair. Tons of great food & wonderful vendors. We loved it! More

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See 4 more reviews by NatalieEllen for Palm Springs
North Vancouver, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Interesting. A bit of a time warp and had small town charm. Excellent people watching. More

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Santa Fe, NM
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

If you are interested in the true definition of tchotchke (Tchotchke (pronounced /ˈtʃɒtʃkə/ choch-ka [1][2][3][4][5]) are small toys, gewgaws, knickknacks, baubles, lagniappes, trinkets, or kitsch. The term has a connotation of worthlessness or disposability, as well as tackiness, and has long been used by Jewish-Americans and in the regional speech of New York City and elsewhere.) spend an hour or... More

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Palm Springs, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Downtown Palm Springs every Thusday comes alive with fun for everyone. The street is closed down to cars and you can walk and listen to live music and shop the vendors. Very much like a Farmers Market but, better! Food, Art, talent are all on the street. More

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longbeach ca
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

if your lucky enough to be in palm springs on a thursday night and your from outta town this is the spot for you ...see all kinds of local venders with awsome things to sell More

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Olympia, WA
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

If you want to shop for fun deals in a nice setting, go to the College of the Desert. If you are more interested in a lively atmosphere, downtown shops and restaurants nearby, great people watching and fun entertainment, you are likely to enjoy this. Beware thought, parking is a pain, and it is crowded. More

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San Diego, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Thursday evening part of the main downtown street is blocked off, and hundreds of vendors & performers set up their booths. Many have unique items you'll not see at the usual street fare. Several farmer's market-type vendors had good prices on produce. More

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San Bernardino, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

lots of people, singers, vendors, samples to taste con: i hate a bunch of people smoking next to me especially since its so crowd and they lower their smoke and almost burn you! More

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